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Li-Fi Range Challenge: Improvement and Optimization

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Hamada, Louiza
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Lorenz, Pascal *
DOI:10.3390/telecom7010019delete
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This article discusses the fundamental limitations of Light Fidelity (Li-Fi) systems, an emerging visible light communication technology that is constrained by line-of-sight dependency and optical attenuation. Unlike existing adaptive modulation approaches that focus solely on improving signal processing, we present an integrated framework that combines three key contributions: (1) an adaptive modulation optimization algorithm that selects among OOK, PAM, and OFDM schemes based on instantaneous signal-to-noise ratio thresholds, achieving a 30-40% range extension compared to fixed modulation references; (2) a method for spatial optimization of access points (APs) using the L-BFGS-B algorithm to determine the optimal location of APs, taking into account lighting constraints and coverage uniformity; and (3) comprehensive system-level modeling incorporating shot noise, thermal noise, inter-symbol interference, and dynamic shadowing effects for realistic performance evaluation. Through extensive simulations on multiple room geometries (6 m & times; 5 m to 20 m & times; 15 m) and AP configurations (one to six APs), we demonstrate that the proposed adaptive system achieves an average throughput 60% higher than that of fixed OOK, while maintaining 98.7% coverage in a 10 m & times; 8 m environment with two optimally placed APs. The framework provides practical design guidelines for Li-Fi deployment, including an analysis of computational complexity O(M & times;N) for coverage assessment, O(I & times;D3) for access point optimization) and a characterization of convergence behavior. A comparative analysis with state-of-the-art techniques (optical smart reflective surfaces, machine learning-based blockage prediction, and Li-Fi/RF hybrid configurations) positions our lightweight algorithmic approach as suitable for resource-constrained deployment scenarios, where system-level integration and practical feasibility take precedence over innovation in individual components.
Keywords:
complexity
coverage
light fidelity
modulation
OFDM
on off keying
optimization
range
spectral efficiency
visible light communication

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Telecom cover
Telecom
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universites de strasbourg etablissements associes
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Citations: 19